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Rampant Lion, Crown, Phoenix mark Identification
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2013 10:31 am
by garage
Hi Folks - Any thoughts on this mark? We've been unable to find a similar one online anywhere. Thanks so much for your help!
Re: Rampant Lion, Crown, Phoenix mark Identification
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2013 10:49 am
by dognose
Re: Rampant Lion, Crown, Phoenix mark Identification
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2013 1:25 pm
by garage
Thanks Trev! We've read that the rampant lion almost always indicates sterling silver, yet it seems like Continental Silver made mostly silverplate items. We have a full tea set and aren't sure if it's sterling or not. Here's a photo of the set. Any more thoughts? Thanks again!
Peter
Re: Rampant Lion, Crown, Phoenix mark Identification
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2013 2:12 pm
by dognose
Hi Peter,
Several countries did use the 'Rampant Lion' as part of their official hallmarking system, but what you have, I'm afraid, are not hallmarks, but maker's marks, and such marks on plated wares often, traditionally, imitate hallmarks.
If the items are not marked 'Sterling' or '925' or similar, then it is highly unlikely that they will be anything more than just plated.
I hope I don't disappoint you too much.
Trev.
Re: Rampant Lion, Crown, Phoenix mark Identification
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2013 3:05 pm
by garage
That's what I expected. Thanks again for your help.
Peter